Location: Larne
Top Things to do in Larne
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Larne, Northern Ireland
Larne (from Irish: Latharna, the name of a Gaelic territory) is a seaport and industrial market town, as well as a civil parish, on the east coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, with a population of 18,323 people in the 2008 Estimate. The Larne Local Government District had a population of 32,180 in 2011. It has been used as a seaport for over 1,000 years, and is today a major passenger and freight roll-on roll-off port. Larne is twinned with Clover, South Carolina which has named one of its schools, Larne Elementary School, after Larne. Larne is administered by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Together with the neighbouring district of Carrickfergus and part of Newtownabbey, it forms the East Antrim constituency for elections to the Westminster Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly. The civil parish is situated in the historic barony of Glenarm Upper.
Restaurants in Larne
1. Tommy Workman Gallery
2. Coast Road
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By 816johna - Belfast, United Kingdom
The Antrim Coast Road drive is a must do activity for anyone visiting Northern Ireland. Start at Larne and drive northwards towards Ballycastle for the best views...they just keep getting better and better. Stop off at any of the small villages and towns along the way to relax and take in the sights. It's a lovely way to spend a day.
3. Gleno Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By Culture767254
Lovely walk with beautiful scenery. Good car park and picnic area near the waterfall. Lots of steps. Difficult to take a dog on the lead.
4. Larne Museum & Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Built in 1905, this historic building opened its doors to the public in 1906 as the Carnegie Free Library following financial assistance from the American millionaire and philanthropist Mr Andrew Carnegie. The building is now home to Larne Museum & Arts Centre. The main gallery hosts permanent displays reflecting the agricultural, industrial, military and maritime history of the area. The temporary gallery plays host to a variety of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. These can include in-house or touring exhibitions and exhibitions by local groups and individuals. The building is also home to Larne Drama Circle and Larne Art Club. A number of events are held throughout the year which can include family fun days, education programmes, musical evenings, storytelling, murder mysteries, art workshops and more.
5. Matties Meeting House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Murpets - Columbia, United States
Every bit of food we had there the two times we popped in was perfect...the steak, the Guinness Pie, Mattie's chicken, the champ...the beer is cold and the staff is great. Nothing fancy here, it feels like sitting in your family dining room. The locals were kind and warm to the Americans that couldn't quite figure out which doors to go through! Good laughs had here with ice cold beer.
6. Larne Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
7. Chaine Memorial Tower
8. Larne Library
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
To find out more about the library including opening times and holidays please visit the Libraries NI website.
